What to expect at MEPS

[@devinsandel3077]

Remember guys, you've never smoked pot. Not even once.

[@sophicEnt.]

Do they really ask you that

[@carsongrover9924]

Or drank alcohol

[@jabroni_z2686]

What’s pot? 😏

[@joetaylor197]

@@sophicEnt.yes

[@karentapia3930]

I told them I smoked. They didn’t care

[@JennHdz-kf4xb]

“I hope this don’t look stupid on the video “ girl ur skin is so clear 😭

[@saborwolf]

I dreaded MEPS and was pretty nervous about it. More so than basic since it doesn't rely on your ability, but on if your body is acceptable. Everyone described it as something that you're treated like a child, having orders barked at you sometimes, all these procedures and it takes all day and it's this grueling process... But honestly, it was nothing. It was a cake walk. The worst part was the bus ride there, because it was cold and just as the heater on the bus started warming up our feet we were there and had to get off into the cold. No one yelled, everyone was really chill and relaxed, getting blood drawn was stupid easy, needles aren't as large as I remember them as a kid, the underwear olympics and duck walk was a breeze, they're SUPER lax on the duck walk. One guy couldn't do it correctly at all and he was still given a green light. The turn your head and cough portion with the doctor goes so fast that it's over before you can even really comprehend it. Hearing and vision tests we've all done before in school or when getting glasses. It's all easy. We got there at around 6am and we were finished at 11am, and had to wait in the rec room until 3:30pm for shuttle rides home. Had a decent free lunch and just played games, Xbox, Pool, shot the shit for that last 4 hours

[@usoppn4905]

Just got done with my MEPS, your video really helped prepare me for it thank you!… except for the duck walk, nothing could’ve prepared me for that..😂

[@senddeee1451]

When I was at meps we had a guy get disqualified for having an std🤦🏽‍♂️😭 plus another one got kicked out bc he decided to tell the doctor that he had covid 😂

[@donaldgoodnight7853]

🤣😂🤣😂 too bad for them. The USAF is strict. Smartest and the strongest force. Which force has to lift the most? Navy and USAF the most. Why? Loading armament by hand.

[@lisayorkk]

Oh boy. So just be ready to be violated and don't check off things that won't effect you during bmt. Got it🤣 On a serious note thank you for making this!

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Lol exactly! but you're welcome!!

[@simonesouza6622]

​@@MikaylaRoseDaly I'm afraid of MEPS because my English is basic. Do you think this could harm me during the tests?

[@Matheuuu]

appreciate the video helped me understand things a lot more.

[@doidoi8544]

My day at MEPS went surprisingly fast. Felt like i was there only an hour. We got there at 6ish and we finished by 1. I was surprised it was that long because it sure didnt feel like it.

[@GabeEstrada-f1h]

"They're just trying to find a reason to disqualify you" wow that's almost the exact words my recruiter told me.😂

[@maevajohnson910]

I finally got my Meps even though i had some complication on my body but thanks to Mr George Clark,I had it.I will recommend some of you with difficulties to contact Mr George

[@pierinnaa]

I’m going tomorrow in Tampa too! I’m so nervous. I hope it goes well😭

[@shadowsiefken2712]

How did it go?!

[@valeriesmith4995]

Thank you SO much for this!! It was super helpful!!

[@RealBREAKtheArtist]

Great video and I enjoyed the music as well!

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmViir]

Very informative! Do you know anyone that has hearing issues that made it through MEPS? I’ve severe hearing loss in my right ear & don’t know if I should tell my recruiter/if it’ll disqualify me at MEPS (or if I could possibly get a waiver)... any advice? Thanks again for the cool video

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Unfortunately, hearing is not something you can keep to your self because they do conduct several hearing tests at MEPS and during basic training. I would look into getting a waiver. And you're welcome!

[@AmViir]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly ok, I’ll mention it from the jump and see about a waiver. Thank you so much 🙏

[@ismaelromero8110]

@@AmViir I have mild hearing problems but I’ve been this way since elementary I would suggest to just when you don’t hear the sound but you think you do raise your hand it’s better safe than sorry lol ppl with hearing issues have a 15 percent chance of joining and getting a waiver

[@mikevanroy9356]

We had to wear granny panties and bras too.

[@anayaw4324]

This girl peed on the floor when filling the cup... it was me 🙃

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Omg! That’s horrible! 😭

[@sabrinamendes9342]

Guess I don’t have cramps or headaches no more😂

[@nicolemichele7134]

going to meps soon. what exactly should you wear there and what should you wear being sent off to bmt? i was gonna wear sweatpants and a teeshirt but i’m not sure if that’s a big no ni

[@cm1133]

I’ve been a pharmaceutical sales rep and manager calling on OB/GYNs for 17 years. GYNs call a UTI, “honeymoon cystitis.”

[@agent1882]

Can you do a video on just a normal day in bmt?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

yes! that's a great suggestion.

[@gladysgarcia4070]

Hello! I’m interested in joining the Air Force and I actually have an upcoming appointment with a Recruiter. I was wondering, will occasionally lower back pain (I have mild scoliosis and I have had the epidural twice) disqualify me? Also, I have never been diagnosed with anything, but my knees are not the greatest. I have hurt my knee before, but the pain goes away within a few days. I do workout 5 days a week and do heavy lifting, so I think the physical part is not an issue.

[@ashlynspinabella1097]

Don't say anything about it or they will disqualify you. If they ask about medical history, say you have none, and if they push you and ask about a certain thing, say you have no idea what they're talking about and that you had no knowledge of it basically.

[@Irish_Samurai666]

Don’t they check your medical history though?

[@sarahthao2971]

I'm curious about a particular part in joining/ wanting to be in the Active duty Air Force, after your medical when is the part of the job counselors? Do you sign and choose your MOS all during MEPS before you swear in? And if so what is it like or the process of choosing a job?

[@xPixelrebel]

hi, i hope this reaches you for a response (': do you have a video/do you know more about irregular menstrual cycles / birth control situations when it comes to what you'll get disqualified for? i heard something about this but unsure about the up to date information about it. also thank you so much for making these videos !!!

[@BeautyGoddess35]

How does it work if you are on your period while at BMT? Do you need to bring your own pads, or do they provide them? What about taking medicine while on your period? Are you allowed to bring tylenol/motrin or can they give it to you?

[@chatisthisreal.]

they will provide you with all of that. a lot of girls don’t even get their period in BMT due to the high levels of stress.

[@jaidenfrensley313]

my dad was a MTI and i want to be in the military so bad but i had asthma! do u think i could still join even tho it was like 10 years ago?

[@shy1125]

yeah you can you have to get a doctor's note clearing you. I used to have asthma as well and they told me that I would have to get a doctor's note/waiver.

[@leslymarianne]

Yeah you can that was my situation but mine was nearly 17 years ago so I just got cleared to go up to meps!

[@nicolem8970]

I told my recruiter I have asthma (I was diagnosed at 1 yr old) and I had to get a pulmonary function test done to prove I grew out of it. Going back tomorrow to see if I can put no to asthma on the medical questionnaire.

[@adrianafigueroa4562]

I had asthma since I was a little baby until I turned 9-10 years and that’s not a problem for me right now! Should I tell my recruiter that? I don’t think I should say it at Meps either. But it’s on my medical record as “pass”. What do you guys think?

[@elisabethwagner9648]

Sounds like you’re good to not mention it

[@lucianagomes1932]

What about if a person has a partial hearing problem like me? I don't pass? I can't listen very very soft sounds the rest I am okay.

[@Pearl-_Perla]

Should I tell my recruiter about my acid reflux? Will this disqualify me?

[@kenzyBlue]

So I have a very miniscule fracture on the side of my foot, doctors have told me it will NEVER heal, but it does not affect me at all. I mean I work 30-40 hr weeks entirley on my feet without issue and play sports and all that good stuff. Is this something that could come up, if so should I say no? Or can they check my medical records to find it?

[@BritanyaSutherland]

They don’t see your medical records I heard say no to everything I go in couple days and it’s a no for me

[@quesanthenum7840]

What does MEPS and MTI stand for? I’ve heard you use both in videos but I have no clue what they mean.

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station and MTI stands for military training instructor, also known as a drill sergeant in other branches.

[@cm1133]

the Army calls them “Drill Sergeants.” The Marines call them “Drill Instructors or DIs”. In the Navy, the instructors are called RDCs (Recruit Division Commanders). In the Air Force, they are called MTIs (Military Training Instructors).

[@manda9908]

I hear that you have to read a paragraph? When did you do that or have to ? Loving all the videos ! 💕

[@kayleenichole3900]

i had to read mine when we went to last official meeting with the doctor when they check your ears, measure scars, and ask you general questions about your health 💓 i was told they are testing your enunciation for radio traffic things so that you can be understood clearly

[@GymDisciplineMotivation]

is there going to be a lung test or something that will tell if you have asthma or are they just gonna ask you if you have asthma or not then you answer yes or no then youre good to go?

[@Leahw.thedimples]

Is having a BV during MEPS get you disqualified Or even clearing it up before MEPS a problem with the antibiotics??

[@revel3202]

So I mentioned I have PCOS on my AF application because it is the only diagnosis I have and I know it is a common condition amongst women and a simple bc pill cqn regulate everything. I still recieved a call for more information in regards to me and my interest so does that mean I may be in the clear? Should I mention it still in MEPs or to my recruiters as well when I meet with them? Because my aim is for the AF but I am also speaking with the Navy and the Army as my plan b if I don't qualify for the AF. I've read, heard, and researched it and it seems as though it is possible to still qualify for the military with PCOS but would it still be better if I don't really mention it? I feel like it's not something I can avoid speaking about.

[@neolithic3]

You should mention it. Think of it this way, do you think lying is a good way to start off a career in an institution that is supposed to value integrity is a good thing to do?

[@revel3202]

@@neolithic3 Update: I ended yes mentioning it and it's no problrm at all! My Army recruiter said ut's a waiver and that's it which shiuldn't be a super long process considering what it is but I've decided to enlist into the Navy instead of Army or AF. I avtually take my PiCAT this Wednesday and bring in all my docs!

[@geabool4978]

Could scapular winging possibly disqualify someone? I've had it since I was a baby, and I can hide it pretty well, but I'm worried people will notice

[@gezgingokhan]

If I already taken the ASVAB at my recruiter office Do I need to take it again at MEPS?

[@Lennybaxter445]

I believe you only have to take it once, either at the recruiters office or MEPS, not both times.

[@jennifergarciga3382]

Hmmm, I get migraines but I take medication that instantly relieves them. Would that disqualify me? Like... even if I have medication that helps? Sorry, I know that's a very specific question haha.

[@cass9939]

Talk to your recruiter

[@venusiangirl]

Can we apply if we are wearing glasses??!

[@captain4657]

yes

[@shakiragonzalez9098]

One question about piercings! Can nipple and bellybutton piercings stay or they have to be taken out ?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Unfortunately they have to be taken out for basic training. But they can be but back in once you’re at tech school!

[@shakiragonzalez9098]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly thank you so much!!

[@bval8138]

If the only problem I have is peanut allergies... I can have every other nut... do I need to say that at meps... in other words will I be forever to have peanuts at bmt?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You'll need to talk to a recruiter. But you definitely need to say you have a peanut allergy because you won't know what's in every food at bmt and you will be held liable if caught lying.

[@sophicEnt.]

Do they disqualify you if you have asthma but it’s not severe. If they see it in your history. Or should I just say no

[@BritanyaSutherland]

Just say no I go there next week and it’s a no for me if they ask

[@tionnalaamuut6908]

hey. I am aiming to go to meps soon but I still have to lose about 15 pounds to meet my requirement. If i do not meet the weight requirement, does that mean I wont be able to join the air force at all? or what happens after that ?

[@Lennybaxter445]

When I went to my navy Requiter I was 12 pounds over the weight limit, they then after that check your measurements to decide what your body fat percentage is, as more muscle mass could possibly make you weigh more than the limit, if your body fat % is in the good range they’ll take you, if not, which mine wasn’t, they just told me to try to get the weight down and then come back, but it could be different for Air Force, hope this helps.

[@namjoonie9922]

The only reason I wear glasses is for my headaches 😭

[@cadencesnyder2911]

so do they do some type of breathing test like you blow into a tube and a thingy moves? i’m just curious.

[@aj-rl6xj]

Yes they did that with me but they used lipids instead of meat pumpers

[@rodolfomorenoiii135]

Is there a lie detector test? Have you witness discrimination during meps and throughout your military time you've been as active duty?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

No and no

[@Irish_Samurai666]

Hi ik this is late but can anxiety disqualify you im thinking about joining

[@lyssa_lee]

No. unless you take medication you should be fine. even if you take medication you would just have to wait a bit. I would talk to a recruiter now so you can at least start the process.

[@Irish_Samurai666]

Ok thank you for your response

[@lyssa_lee]

@@Irish_Samurai666 no problem! there's also medical waivers you can get.

[@ashlionaaa]

Would being on certain medications (let’s say for ADD or anxiety) interfere with getting through MEPS?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Yes, it could interfere or it could require a waiver from your doctor. Every case is different.

[@ambushingyomom187]

So they provide granny panties or am I just suppose to wear them to meps ? Lol

[@bigmacdale]

Can my parents watch me be sworn in on either day?

[@gizellesinclair3167]

Hey girl! I have a question. I’m 21 yrs old and 6 years ago in high school and I had depression and I was in the hospital for 4 weeks. I’m good now and I don’t take any medication at all. Can I get a waiver for that or am I okay to join since it’s been 6 years?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Hi! If you are honest at MEPS you will have to get a waiver and then it's up to them to decide if you're able to join.

[@gizellesinclair3167]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly oh okay, thank you!

[@ismaelromero8110]

@@gizellesinclair3167 don’t say anything! Don’t be too honest

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

@Riley Alexis be honest with your recruiter but if you answer every single question at MEPS with 100% honesty I guarantee you aren’t going to pass. Example: a question they ask is , “do you get headaches” everyone gets headaches but if you answer yes you’re going to have to go see a neurologist and get a waiver. If you answer yes to having period cramps you’ll also be disqualified or need a waiver. I was 100% honest with my recruiter about everything but only mentioned things at MEPS that would affect me at BMT like seasonal allergies bc I have medicine. This was advice from my recruiter.

[@gizellesinclair3167]

@Riley Alexis thank you I appreciate that! I’m going to tell the truth but I am having a hard time finding a recruiter. The first recruiter I talked to was kind of cold over the phone. Like sounded pretty impatient already so I’m going to keep searching. I definitely don’t want to start a career in the air national guard on lies.

[@TSFPrinceYayo]

So they check for drugs in your blood?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Not sure if they check for drugs in your blood, I’m pretty sure that’s tested when you give a urine sample. They’re checking for HIV and other things in the blood test, maybe drugs, not 100% sure

[@Lupercalia-6319]

Do they test you for Covid

[@aylineruiz2413]

Does having surgery a long time ago affect anything? And having a ticket affect you? If you already paid it off and don’t have to deal with it anymore?

[@Stormtrooper371]

Having surgery a long time ago shouldn’t cause any problems as long as you haven’t had any complications since then. I had surgery when I was in kindergarten and made it through MEPS with no problems. Just make sure you tell your recruiter about the surgery before you go to MEPS.

[@hotfriesstains3749]

Oh hell no i can’t do no blood tests, i’m terrible of needles i’m out🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[@rodolfomorenoiii135]

If yes discrimination is done and made will anybody from the upper rank work with the problem or they are just not going to care and leave you alone with the problem stranded

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

(good) leadership will do everything in their power to help you

[@cm1133]

The military is completely WOKE now. Trainees are barraged with countless sensitivity training classes regarding “discrimination.”

[@benarseneau8306]

20 degrees is sweatshirt weather in minnesota lol

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Lol this Florida girl could never. My tech school was in Maryland during the winter and it was miserable.

[@NA-xp2cr]

The north is so damn cold compared to the south.

[@riyanagranger1469]

Will ADHD disqualify you?

[@jennastowe6724]

Does my bra need a clasp in the back?

[@cyyuji]

will scars disqualify you

[@kikimccray8088]

Do you possibly know anything about background checks?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Unfortunately I don't know the specifics. But I know there is at least a basic background check, and then more intense ones depending on what job you get.

[@Richaag]

Mikayla is correct in that there is a basic criminal history check of all enlistees. However, different jobs will have different levels of background checks depending on the security classification of the information you will need access to (Classified, Secret, Top Secret). If you will be accessing Top Secret information as part of your job, you can expect a very thorough background check. If your job requires you to be around sensitive components, like chemical or nuclear materials, you may be placed on “PRP” which is the Personnel Reliability Program. This program continuously evaluates every aspect of your life both at work and at home, but like Mikayla said, some jobs require more sacrifices than others.

[@cm1133]

The background checks are completely predicated on the type of security clearance you specific job requires. If you are trying to get a Top Secret SCI security clearance (the highest clearance possible), the background check can take months if not longer.

[@thepee-onpress]

What to expect at MEPS? Get used to the phenomenon known as "hurry up and wait." You can expect to be at MEPS for several hours before boarding the bus to BMT. or whatever pointless name-change Big Blue has given BMT. Ngl, MEPS sucked. Had to sit and not talk and not eat for hours. sucked.

[@thepee-onpress]

I don't remember getting off the bus at Basic. But I remember MEPS. if that tells anyone anything 🤣🤣🤣

[@cyyuji]

will scars disqualify you

[@natalieimler3180]

self harm scars will but if you’re able to come up with another reason you have them then no